Dear
Parents,
Today we walked to the
Onekama Public Library. Students were able to check out three books.
They are due on Friday, October 17th. We walk to the library
every three weeks to return books and check out more. If you are able
to join us, then we would love to have you join us.
In this
week’s Friday Folder, your child’s work was graded with letter grades.
There are four grades given, they are S+=Achieved, S=Progressing
Successfully,
S-=Beginning to Develop and U=Experiencing Difficulty. Some papers are
stamped with “The Wall of Fame.” These papers are the best of the best,
because they have included correct answers, best writing, best coloring,
no backward letters or numbers and the date. If your child has this
stamped on one of his/her papers, then congratulate him/her on a job
well done.
A few lunch notes for
this year. Our school offers breakfast in the morning. If your child
is interested, then the cost is $1.00. Students do not need to wait in
the line outside of the building; they are able to enter the building by
the superintendent’s office. In years past, Mrs. Keith used to bring
around a breakfast cart. This is no longer available. Students need to
eat in the cafeteria now.
As you know lunch is
available for $2.25. The menu is limited this year due to our
construction. Students have one choice for hot lunch. We look forward
to more choices next year in our new facility. Milk is $.50. On
Fridays students are able to purchase a variety of items for 50 cents
each such as Go-Gert, ice cream cups, fruit snacks, and cookies. Also
many of the school organizations such as safety patrol, fourth-fifth
grade classes, cheerleaders, etc. have a bake sale on most Fridays.
Fridays are a popular day for purchasing goodies. You may want to send
in 50 cents in order for your child to participate and support these
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Another good cause is
our school store. It’s located in the display case by the Media Center
(library). It contains pens, pencils, markers, highlighters, notebooks,
folders, etc. Items range from $.50 to $2.50. We will participate once
each month. Our first visit will be October 3rd. It’s sponsored by our
Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). They use the profits to sponsor our
visits to local theaters, March is Reading month activities, treats for
MEAP week, Good Behavior Ski Day, Good Behavior Field Day, field trips,
and much more.
During the
month of October our classroom will collect items for the food pantry.
We will collect until Wednesday, October 29th. All items
collected will be distributed to families in our area.
If you are
interested in receiving this parent letter electronically, then please
email me at
sniederstadt@manistee.org . Also if you have any questions or
concerns, then you may contact me via email or at 889-9674 ext. 436.
The best way to contact me is via email. It is difficult for me to get
to the phone during the day.
The
following are dates that you may want to add to your calendar:
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Homecoming
Parade & Game – October 3
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School Store – October 3
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School Picture Day –
October 7
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Onekama Village Fire Dept.
field trip – October 8
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Onekama Public Library
field trip – October 17
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Halloween party – October
31
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Parent-Teacher Conference –
November 25 & 26
Warmly,
Shantel
Our
Main Class Page for 2008-2009
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